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Member Spotlight: It’s time for another McGaw Y Member Spotlight! Meet Richard, one of our incredible longtime members who has been coming to the Y since 1957! His favorite activities include running, squash, yoga, and swimming. He first joined the Y as a boys club member in high school, where […]
Member Spotlight: Meet Brenda! She’s been a member of the McGaw YMCA for the last year or so and has been loving our Fitness Challenges, trying new things and staying motivated every step of the way! She enjoys the Y because it’s a warm, supportive community where people can reach […]
Staff Spotlight: Meet Liette, a Pickleball Ambassador at McGaw YMCA! Liette sets up the courts, welcomes players, and teaches beginners. As a natural connector, she ensures everyone feels included and has fun on the court. A longtime member, Liette’s family has deep roots at the Y. After losing her husband […]
Mark Metz and Noreen Edwards are riding 4,100 Miles to build support for the McGaw YMCA’s Men’s Residence housing program and upcoming renovation project. Evanston, IL — This summer, four wheels will carry a mission across the country. From August 24 through mid-November 2025, McGaw YMCA Board Chair Mark Metz […]
McGaw YMCA’s free, six-week Summer Learning Programs, offered in partnership with Evanston/Skokie District 65, provided K–8 students with full day experiences centered on academic support, enrichment, and personal growth, along with plenty of hands-on activities, fun, and field trips. K–5 students in SLP (Summer Learning Program) strengthened their literacy and […]